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April Mandala

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April Mandala
Swap Homepage:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g16B64myG-E&feature=related
Swap Coordinator:sagesparrow (contact)
Swap categories: Art 
Number of people in swap:16
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.90 (unrated swappers allowed)
Last day to signup/drop:March 31, 2012
Date items must be sent by:April 30, 2012
Number of swap partners:1
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For 2012, I am hosting a mandala series, one a month for the year. Join in on all or one: it's up to you.

NOTE: From the January and February mandala experiences, I'm noticing that beginners (those who have never made a mandala) are underestimating the effort involved in the swap. So be warned, and be prepared: mandalas can be difficult, and are certainly time-consuming (and fun and rewarding) Please don't send a poor mandala in desperation. Contact me or your partner first.

In order to possibly bind the mandalas into a year-book, please make the format 7" X 6" sturdy paper. Make the mandala on the rightmost 6" X 6" area, leaving the leftmost inch as the area to bind it into a book. Please use sturdy, at least 65# paper (at least cardstock weight). You may draw, paint, collage, zentangle your mandala. For beginners, the swap 'homepage' link is to a wonderful YouTube video, 'How to Grow a Mandala'.

I'll check profiles and reserve the right to ban at my discretion.

I will angel but I hope it will not be necessary.

Discussion

princesslawyerpants 03/ 3/2012 #

I'm a mandala newbie, but I've been wanting to do this for some time. Question: can the mandala be drawn on regular art or drawing paper and then (neatly) mounted on heavy cardstock, or should it all be one sheet of paper?

sagesparrow 03/ 3/2012 #

Yes, you are free to mount your drawing on heavier paper.

MommyKnows 03/31/2012 #

I love that you specify size and leaving an inch for binding. That makes it really appealing to join every one of these, because we can look forward to adding them to a collection without worry.

dawnturtle 04/ 1/2012 #

i wish there were more mandala swaps.

onyx95 04/ 1/2012 #

Me too, I have really enjoyed making them.
So excited to get started on this one now.

sagesparrow 04/18/2012 #

How about a Flickr group for the mandalas? We can post them there....it would be wonderful to see what everyone is doing, and get inspiration and ideas from each other.

sagesparrow 04/18/2012 #

http://www.flickr.com/groups/1930934@N24/ The link to the Flickr group. I have yet to find an icon -- suggestions are welcome --- post your mandalas here!!!!!!

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